BBYO SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FUNDING

In keeping with our mission to share meaningful Jewish experiences with as many Jewish teens as possible, BBYO provides need-based scholarships for our Camp Leadership and travel experiences. Below you will find information on how to apply, as well as additional resources to help make our programs more financially accessible. Please reach out to our team with any questions.

NEED-BASED FUNDING

Need-based funding is available to teens registered for:

Camp Leadership Programs, including CLTC, ILTC, and International Kallah.
Summer Experiences in Israel, including connected programs that combine experiences outside of Israel (e.g., Europe + Israel).

To apply, simply register for your desired program, pay the required deposit, and fill out the scholarship application in your teen’s registration account. Funding decisions will be made in two stages and shared with families via email:

STAGE 1 

Applications due by January 8, 2025.
Allocation decisions will be made by January 16, 2025, and on a rolling basis thereafter.

STAGE 2 

Applications may be submitted and reviewed on a rolling basis pending available funding after each stage.*

*Please note that the rolling scholarship period is not guaranteed, and families are encouraged not to delay applying. Funds may not be available later in the season, and best consideration is given to applications received by January 8, 2025.  

SUMMER TRAVEL PROGRAMS

ROOTONE VOUCHER
A limited number of RootOne travel vouchers—up to $3,000 per voucher—are available for teens participating in select BBYO Passport Summer Experiences in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Israel, including connected programs that combine experiences outside of Israel (e.g., Europe + Israel). Applications will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the BBYO RootOne Voucher page for updates.

BBYO REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Teens involved in BBYO can contact their Regional/Council Staff to see if there are any scholarships available on the regional or chapter level for any BBYO Summer Experience.

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Most communities offer teen Israel program scholarships through their local Jewish Federation or other Jewish education agencies. In most cases, community funds are available only for teens living in the areas that they serve. BBYO programs in Israel meet the criteria to qualify for most of these scholarships. We have included a list of specific communities that offer such scholarships below. If you do not find your hometown on the list, search the National Federation Directory.

NOTE: Due to the nature of changes in funding and resources, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided nor guarantee eligibility as almost all sources are independently managed and have no connection to BBYO.

Alabama

Birmingham
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: First come/first serve, need-based, and must live in Birmingham
Trip Location: Israel or International
Amount: Varies
Contact: Riva Cullinan
Phone: 205.453.7117
Email: [email protected]

Central Alabama
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Each child of a member(s) in good standing of the JFCA is eligible; Priority given to first time campers.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $400–800
Contact: Phillip Ensler
Phone: 334.235.9814
Email: [email protected]

Mobile
Award Name: Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must be a resident of the Mobile or Baldwin County area; see website for full requirements.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Cassie Morgenstern
Phone: 251.490.4872
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must be a resident of the Mobile or Baldwin County area; see website for full requirements.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Cassie Morgenstern
Phone: 251.490.4872
Email: [email protected]

State-Wide
Award Name: Goldring Jewish Camp Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas or the Florida Panhandle; Currently in grades 1-9.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Sierra Sager
Phone: 504.524.4559
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Regional Services Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need based; Must reside in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee or Texas; Currently in grades 2–11; Short application awards $250 & long application may exceed $250.
Trip Location: Camp & North America
Amount: $250+
Contact: Ian Nicolosi
Phone: 504.826.6334
Email: [email protected]

All States

Anywhere in the U.S.
Award Name: One Happy Camper Small Community Incentive Grants
Qualifying Type: Family must live in a community of fewer than ~10,000 Jewish residents; See website for details.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000–1,500
Contact: One Happy Camper Team
Phone: 888.888.4819
Email: [email protected]

Arizona

Phoenix
Award Name: Harold and Jean Grossman Israel Experience Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Incentive grant; Must live in the area served by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (Maricopa County); Currently in grades 9–12; Reference letter required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Andrea Cohen
Phone: 480.481.1784
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must live in the area served by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (Maricopa County); Currently in grades 10–12; Very limited; Need-based.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Andrea Cohen
Phone: 480.481.1784
Email: [email protected]

Southern Arizona
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Southern Arizona; See website for application details.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $2,500
Contact: Robyn Schwager
Phone: 520.577.9393
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Incentive-based; Must reside in Southern Arizona.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Robyn Schwager
Phone: 520.577.9393
Email: [email protected]

Arkansas

State-Wide

Award Name: Goldring Jewish Camp Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas or the Florida Panhandle; Currently in grades 1-9.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Sierra Sager
Phone: 504.524.4559
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must apply through JCRS first, additional support may be available after JCRS award.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 501.663.3571
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Thalheimer Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Essay and post-trip article required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 501.663.3571
Email: [email protected]

California

Los Angeles
Award Name: One Happy Camper Small Community Incentive Grants
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper or have special needs.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,800
Contact: Linda Sans
Phone: 323.761.8062
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Ziegler Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; First trip to Israel; Must reside in Greater LA.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Bella Nadler
Phone: 323.761.8200
Email: [email protected]

Orange County
Award Name: Passport to Jewish Life
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Orange County; RootOne recipients are not eligible.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Stephanie Epstein
Phone: 949.435.3484 ext. 278
Email: [email protected]

Sacramento
Award Name: Teen Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Sacramento area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $500
Phone: 916.486.0906
Email: [email protected]

San Diego
Award Name: Immersive Experience Grant
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 9-12; First-come, first-served funds; One grant per academic year.
Trip Location: All programs outside of San Diego
Amount: Up to $540
Contact: Julie Gordon
Phone: 858.737.7135
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper attending a session with a minimum of 12 days; Must identify as Jewish and live in San Diego County.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Julie Gordon
Phone: 858.737.7135
Email: [email protected]

San Francisco Area
Award Name: Israel Experiences for Teens & Young Adults
Qualifying Type: Must participate in an organized BBYO Israel travel program with more than 50% of the trip in Israel; Must reside or attend school in the Federation's Service Area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Email: [email protected]

Silicon Valley
Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based, for ages 6–18; Families must be within JSV’s service area: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Sunnyvale.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 408.357.7490 or 408.357.7493
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Israel Trip Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based, for ages 6–18; Families must be within JSV’s service area: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Sunnyvale.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 408.357.7490 or 408.357.7493
Email: [email protected]

Canada

Montreal, Quebec
Award Name: Dalfen Fellows Teen Israel Leadership Initiative
Qualifying Type: Teens must be in grades 9-11 and from Montreal; Application deadline January 15, 2025.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $3,000 CAD
Contact: Stephen Rabinovitch
Phone: 514.345.2609
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Federation CJA’s Access Grant
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,800 CAD
Contact: Stephen Rabinovitch
Phone: 514.345.2609
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: GOTEENISRAEL
Qualifying Type: Teens must be in grades 9–11 and from Montreal; Application deadline May 1, 2025.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $1,800 CAD
Contact: Stephen Rabinovitch
Phone: 514.345.2609
Email: [email protected]

Vancouver, British Columbia
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $2,500 CAD
Contact: Dafna Silberstein
Phone: 604.257.5100
Email: [email protected]

Colorado

State-Wide
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Heather Flowers
Phone: 303.321.3399
Email: [email protected]

Connecticut

Greater Fairfield County
Award Name: The Future Fund: Connect to Israel
Qualifying Type: Must reside and/or attend school in greater Fairfield County (see website for locations).
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $1,000–$1,800
Contact: Cynthia Mindell
Phone: 203.659.6567
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: The Summer Camp Fund
Qualifying Type: Must reside and/or attend school in greater Fairfield County and be a member of a Jewish congregation in the Jewish Federation's catchment area (see website for locations); Need-blind; Submit application through your local synagogue.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000–$1,800
Contact: Cynthia Mindell
Phone: 203.659.6567
Email: [email protected]

Hartford
Award Name: Camp Scholarship Grants
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $500
Contact: Deb Howson
Phone: 860.232.4483
Email: [email protected]

New Haven
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; For ages 15–20; Must reside in the Greater New Haven area; Essay required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Beth Kupcho
Phone: 203.387.2424 ext. 316
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Need-Based Overnight Summer Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Greater New Haven area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Beth Kupcho
Phone: 203.387.2424 ext. 316
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Must reside in the Greater New Haven area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $375–$1,000
Contact: Beth Kupcho
Phone: 203.387.2424 ext. 316
Email: [email protected]

Stamford, New Canaan & Darien
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Taly Farber
Phone: 203.321.1373
Email: [email protected]

Western Connecticut
Award Name: Overnight Camper Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must be a federation member and donor; Must reside in the federation service area (see website for details).
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Pamela Perkins
Phone: 203.405.7015
Email: [email protected]

District of Columbia

Washington, DC
Award Name: Israel Quest Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the DMV area; Currently in grades 9–12.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $3,000
Phone: 301.348.7330
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Emma Dorsch
Phone: 301.348.7330
Email: [email protected]

Delaware

State-Wide
Award Name: GRATZ High School Scholarship Fund of the Jewish Fund for the Future
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; Must contribute to the Jewish Federation of Delaware's annual campaign; Community service required.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 302.427.2100 ext. 820
Email: [email protected]

Florida

Broward County
Award Name: Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Broward County; Currently in grades 9–11; Essay and community service required; Deadline of March 3 to apply.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Elian Oppenheim
Phone: 954.252.6958
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Broward County; Must be a first time camper; Deadline of March 3 to apply.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Elian Oppenheim
Phone: 954.252.6958
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Summer Camp Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Broward County; Deadline of March 3 to apply.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Elian Oppenheim
Phone: 954.252.6958
Email: [email protected]

Gulf Coast
Award Name: Overnight Summer Camp/Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Pinellas, Pasco or Hernando County; Merit- & need-based options; Donation to Federation and community service required; Application deadline February 1st.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Diana Morin
Phone: 727.333.3104
Email: [email protected]

Jacksonville
Award Name: Len and Judy Elikan Young Leadership Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Jacksonville area; Essay required.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Jennifer Rensch
Phone: 904.224.1401
Email: [email protected]

Lee & Charlotte Counties
Award Name: Summer Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Lori Ramos
Phone: 239.481.4449 ext. 5
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: The Joseph Horowitz Israel Travel Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Lee or Charlotte counties; Need-based.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Lori Ramos
Phone: 239.481.4449 ext. 5
Email: [email protected]

Miami
Award Name: Israel Program Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; for ages 15–26.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Inbar Cohen
Phone: 786.866.8431
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Inbar Cohen
Phone: 786.866.8431
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Jewish Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Miami-Dade County; For ages 8–17.
Trip Location: Camp in the United States
Amount: Varies
Contact: Program Administrator
Phone: 786.866.8431
Email: [email protected]

Naples
Award Name: Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Naples area; Community service and post-program essay required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Renee Bialek
Phone: 239.263.4205
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Summer Sleep-Away Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Naples area; Community service and post-program essay required.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Renee Bialek
Phone: 239.263.4205
Email: [email protected]

Palm Beach County
Award Name: Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Boynton Beach north through Vero Beach (Delray and Boca Raton are not eligible.)
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Catherine Probst
Phone: 561.242.6676
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Jewish Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Boynton Beach north through Vero Beach (Delray and Boca Raton are not eligible.)
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Catherine Probst
Phone: 561.242.6676
Email: [email protected]

Panhandle
Award Name: Goldring Jewish Camp Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas or the Florida Panhandle; Currently in grades 1-9.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Sierra Sager
Phone: 504.524.4559
Email: [email protected]

Sarasota-Manatee
Award Name: Domestic Teen Travel Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Sarasota or Manatee County; Post-trip work and community service required; 2 letters of recommendation required.
Trip Location: U.S.
Amount: Varies
Contact: Kathy Bublick
Phone: 941.706.0031
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camp Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Sarasota or Manatee County; Incentive & need-based options.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Kathy Bublick
Phone: 941.706.0031
Email: [email protected]

South Palm Beach County
Award Name: Linda Berey Hurst "Chai" Fund for Jewish Life
Qualifying Type: Must reside in South Palm Beach County (Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach); Essay required.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Lottie Nilsen
Phone: 561.852.3109
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must reside in South Palm Beach County (Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach); Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Lottie Nilsen
Phone: 561.852.3109
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Summer Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Boca Raton, Delray Beach or Highland Beach.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Wendy Goodman
Phone: 561.852.3333
Email: [email protected]

Tallahassee
Award Name: Summer Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Tallahassee area; Application deadline January 31st.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Joe Gerstenfeld
Phone: 850.222.0015
Email: [email protected]

Tampa
Award Name: Lili Kaufmann Lilah Tov Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Hillsborough County area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alissa Fischel
Phone: 813.769.4726
Email: [email protected]

Georgia

Atlanta
Award Name: Jewish Camp Initiative
Qualifying Type: Must reside in metropolitan Atlanta; Application deadline March 15th.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Leah Stinson
Phone: 470.289.2211
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must reside in metropolitan Atlanta; Must be a first or second time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,500
Contact: Leah Stinson
Phone: 470.289.2211
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Russian Jewish Access Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Atlanta and speak Russian.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Leah Stinson
Phone: 470.289.2211
Email: [email protected]

Augusta
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Stephanie Stafford Ginn
Phone: 706.228.3636
Email: [email protected]

Savannah
Award Name: Israel & Camp Funds
Qualifying Type: Contact the Federation for details.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Jennifer Rich
Phone: 912.355.8111
Email: [email protected]

Hawaii

State-Wide
Award Name: Alexander Ben Abraham Singer Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Hawaii residents only.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Mimi Lind
Phone: 808.258.7121
Email: [email protected]

Illinois

Champaign-Urbana
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must have at least one parent who is a resident of the greater CU Jewish community; First-time camper subsidy and need-based awards available.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Ma'ayan Weinberg
Phone: 217.367.9872
Email: [email protected]

Chicago
Award Name: Camp Coupons
Qualifying Type: Cannot be used at the same time as a One Happy Camper grant; Must reside in the JUF service area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will).
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $500
Phone: 312.357.4995
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Currently in grades 9–12; Must reside in metropolitan Chicago; Income must be under $130k.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 312.444.2895
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Experience Merit Scholarship Program
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; Currently in grades 10–12.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $1,000
Phone: 312.444.2895
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Cannot be used at the same time as a Camp Coupon; Must reside in the JUF service area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will).
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Rachel White
Phone: 312.357.4995
Email: [email protected]

Peoria
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Supplemental essay is required.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,800
Contact: Ladona Fishkin
Phone: 309.689.0063
Email: [email protected]

Rockford
Award Name: Camperships
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the greater Rockford area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $300
Contact: Goldie Pekarsky
Phone: 815.399.5497
Email: [email protected]

Springfield
Award Name: Camperships
Qualifying Type: Contact the Federation for details.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 217.787.7223
Email: [email protected]

Indiana

Indianapolis
Award Name: Israel Youth Experience Grants
Qualifying Type: Incentive grant; Must have completed grade 10; Must reside in the greater Indianapolis area; Must apply by March 1st.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Brian Hoffman
Phone: 317.715.6968
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Joe and Sylvia Rothbard Family Israel Youth Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the greater Indianapolis area; Must apply by March 1st.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Brian Hoffman
Phone: 317.715.6968
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Joe and Sylvia Rothbard Family Jewish Summer Camp Program
Qualifying Type: Must be a member of the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community; Must apply by March 1st.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Brian Hoffman
Phone: 317.715.6968
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Becca Choate
Phone: 317.726.5450
Email: [email protected]

Kansas

Kansas City
Award Name: Rabbi Gershon Hadas Guardian Society Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the Greater Kansas City area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Andi Milens
Phone: 913.327.8100
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Rabbi Gershon Hadas Guardian Society First Time Camper Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Greater Kansas City area; Program must be 3+ weeks in duration.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000
Contact: Andi Milens
Phone: 913.327.8100
Email: [email protected]

Wichita
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in South Central Kansas; Must pledge to the current Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign; Community service required.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Julie Fruhauf
Phone: 316.686.4741
Email: [email protected]

Kentucky

Lexington
Award Name: Camperships
Qualifying Type: Need-based; For ages 18 and under; Must reside in the Lexington or Bluegrass area; Must be current donors to the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass with a minimum donation of $18; Application deadline April 1.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Paula Mertens
Phone: 859.269.8244
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; For ages 18 and under; Must reside in the Lexington or Bluegrass area; Must be current donors to the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass with a minimum donation of $18; Post-trip essay is required; Application deadline April 1
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Paula Mertens
Phone: 859.269.8244
Email: [email protected]

Louisville
Award Name: Camp Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Kentucky, some areas in Northern KY do not qualify; For ages 18 & under.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alison Roemer or Avery Curtis
Phone: 502.238.2730
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Kentucky, some areas in Northern KY do not qualify
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $2,500
Contact: Alison Roemer or Avery Curtis
Phone: 502.238.2730
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Award Name: Passport to Israel Teen Experience Grants and Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Kentucky, some areas in Northern KY do not qualify; For ages 15+.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $4,000
Contact: Alison Roemer
Phone: 502.238.2730
Email: [email protected]

Louisiana

New Orleans
Award Name: Edie and Paul Rosenblum Gift of Israel Program
Qualifying type: Case by case basis
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $7,000
Contact: Jessie Dowsakul
Phone: 504.780.5614
Email: [email protected]

State-Wide
Award Name: Goldring Jewish Camp Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas or the Florida Panhandle; Currently in grades 1-9.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,500
Contact: Sierra Sager
Phone: 504.524.4559
Email: [email protected]

Maryland

Baltimore
Award Name: Community Fund for Israel Experiences Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 9–12; Must attend a federation seminar and write an essay.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $500
Contact: Maian Rahvalschi
Phone: 410.735.5041
Email: [email protected]

DMV Area
Award Name: Israel Quest Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the DMV area; Currently in grades 9–12.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $3,000
Phone: 301.348.7330
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Emma Dorsch and Noa Havivi
Phone: 301.348.7200
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Massachusetts

Berkshire County
Award Name: Israel Travel/Study Grant
Qualifying Type: Must have contributed to federation's past years campaign; Must reside in Berkshire County full-time.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 413.442.4360
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camping Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must have contributed to federation's past year campaign; Must commit to 5 volunteer hours; Must reside in Berkshire County full-time.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 413.442.4360
Email: [email protected]

Boston
Award Name: Camp Affordability Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Contact CJP for information.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 617.457.8583
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Phone: 617.457.8583
Email: [email protected]

Boston & North Shore
Award Name: Israel Teen Travel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,800
Phone: 617.457.8583
Email: [email protected]

Central
Award Name: JFCM Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Central Massachusetts; Preference will be given to families that donate to the Federation’s Annual Campaign.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Lisa Thurlow
Phone: 508.756.1543
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: JFCM Scholarship for Israel and Jewish Programs
Qualifying Type: Preference will be given to families that donate to the Federation's Annual Campaign.
Trip Location: Israel & Global
Amount: Varies
Contact: Lisa Thurlow
Phone: 508.756.1543
Email: [email protected]

Springfield
Award Name: Israel Travel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Pioneer Valley/Western MA.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Michelle Everett
Phone: 413.737.4313 ext. 237
Email: [email protected]

Western Massachusetts
Award Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation Israel Travel Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden & Hampshire counties) or Southern Vermont (Windham & Bennington counties); Post-trip report required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Liza Feldman
Phone: 413.276.0700
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation Jewish Overnight Summer Camping Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden & Hampshire counties) or Southern Vermont (Windham & Bennington counties).
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Liza Feldman
Phone: 413.276.0700
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation Year-Round Youth Experience Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden & Hampshire counties) or Southern Vermont (Windham & Bennington counties).
Trip Location: Varies
Amount: Up to $500
Contact: Liza Feldman
Phone: 413.276.0700
Email: [email protected]

Michigan

Ann Arbor
Award Name: Camp Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Washtenaw County.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Rebecca Nieubuurt
Phone: 734.677.0100
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Travel Subsidies
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Greater Ann Arbor area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Amichay Findling
Phone: 734.677.0100
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Kadi Swerdlow
Phone: 734.677.0100
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Susan B. Lichter Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Greater Ann Arbor area; 2 awards available.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $3,000
Contact: Amichay Findling
Phone: 734.677.0100
Email: [email protected]

Detroit
Award Name: Get There! Ben Teitel Incentive Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in metropolitan Detroit (Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties); Must be a first-timer to organized peer travel.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,750
Contact: Olivia Berlin
Phone: 248.203.1498
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Get There! Need-Based Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in metropolitan Detroit (Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties).
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $10,000
Contact: Olivia Berlin
Phone: 248.203.1498
Email: [email protected]

Grand Rapids
Award Name: David and Susan Samrick Youth Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Nicole Katzman
Phone: 616.942.5553
Email: [email protected]

Lansing
Award Name: Summer Camp Stipends
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $600
Contact: Amy Shapiro
Email: [email protected]

Minnesota

Minneapolis
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the greater Minneapolis metropolitan area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Kristen Cullen
Phone: 952.593.2600
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Center Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Need-based; For ages 16–18; Income under $120k.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Eilat Harel
Phone: 952.417.2321
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Paletz Memorial Scholarship
Qualifying Type: 2 awards available.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $500
Contact: Taran Leight
Phone: 952.417.2348
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: The Louis Herman Israel Experience Fund
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; For ages 15–18.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Noa Rosenzweig
Phone: 952.417.2319
Email: [email protected]

St. Paul
Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the greater St. Paul area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Ellen Konstan
Phone: 651.695.3195
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the greater St. Paul area; Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Ellen Konstan
Phone: 651.695.3195
Email: [email protected]

Mississippi

State-Wide
Award Name: Goldring Jewish Camp Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Residents of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas or the Florida Panhandle; Currently in grades 1-9.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,500
Contact: Sierra Sager
Phone: 504.524.4559
Email: [email protected]

Missouri

Kansas City
Award Name: Rabbi Gershon Hadas Guardian Society Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the Greater Kansas City area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Morgan Fasbinder
Phone: 913.327.8100
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Rabbi Gershon Hadas Guardian Society First Time Camper Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Greater Kansas City area; Program must be 3+ weeks in duration.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000
Contact: Morgan Fasbinder
Phone: 913.327.8100
Email: [email protected]

St. Louis
Award Name: Merit-based Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in St. Louis; Currently in grades 9–12; Personal statement & resume required; 4 awards available.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $1,500
Contact: Karen Rader
Phone: 314.442.3756
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Brandon Rosen
Phone: 314.442.3812
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Travel Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in St. Louis; Currently in grades 9–12.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $750
Contact: Karen Rader
Phone: 314.442.3756
Email: [email protected]

Nebraska

Omaha
Award Name: Albert & Eleanor Feldman Family Israel Foundation Fund
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Omaha area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Diane Walker
Phone: 402.334.6551
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Experiential Grants
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 3–11; Must reside in the Omaha area.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Diane Walker
Phone: 402.334.6551
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Margie & Paul Alperson Summer Experience Award
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Omaha area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Diane Walker
Phone: 402.334.6551
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Need-Based Scholarship Funds
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 3–11; Must reside in the Omaha area.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Diane Walker
Phone: 402.334.6551
Email: [email protected]

Nevada

State-Wide
Award Name: Israel Program Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Nevada.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $2,500
Contact: Ethan Shapiro
Phone: 702.732.0556
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Nevada Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Nevada.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Danica Torchin
Phone: 702.732.0556
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first or second time camper; Must reside in Nevada.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $375–$1,000
Contact: Danica Torchin
Phone: 702.732.0556
Email: [email protected]

New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire
Award Name: Bruce Retchin – Neil Goren Fund
Qualifying Type: Must submit a letter outlining summer program plans and the educational benefit of the program or camp they are attending for consideration; Deadline of April 15th each year.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Southern NH Jewish Men's Club President
Phone: 603.883.8184
Email: [email protected]

State-Wide
Award Name: Irving and Bernice Singer Israel Experience Fund
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 10–11; Must reside in NH or belong to a congregation in NH; Pre- and post-trip requirements as listed online; Families must participate in the current JFNH Annual Campaign with a minimum paid pledge of $100.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,800
Contact: Nancy Frankel
Phone: 603.472.3983
Email: [email protected].

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Must reside in NH or belong to a congregation in NH; Families must participate in the current JFNH Annual Campaign with a minimum paid pledge of $100.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Nancy Frankel
Phone: 603.472.3983
Email: [email protected].

New Jersey

Greater Mercer County
Award Name: Nathan and Ruth Feldstein Israel Travel Fund
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Mercer and Bucks counties or surrounding regions (including Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties).
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Amy Zacks
Phone: 609.240.9511
Email: [email protected]

Greater Metrowest NJ
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $750–$1,500
Contact: Gerri Russo
Phone: 973.929.2972
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Passport to Israel Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the NJ's Greater MetroWest Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex, and parts of Somerset Counties).
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $400
Contact: Martin Safe
Phone: 973.929.3070
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: The Rocker Family Scholarship Award
Qualifying Type: Need-based; For ages 16 & under.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $5,000 per family
Contact: Gerri Russo
Phone: 973.929.2972
Email: [email protected]

Middlesex and Monmouth Counties
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; For ages 6–14; Must reside in Middlesex or Monmouth Counties; Community service required.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Rosalyn Perrone
Phone: 732.588.1800
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Teen Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Middlesex or Monmouth Counties
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Dan Rozett
Phone: 732.588.1836
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Must reside in Middlesex or Monmouth Counties.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Laura Safran
Phone: 732.588.1805
Email: [email protected]

Northern
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Open to first and second time campers (see website for eligibility details); Jewish Day school students not eligible.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000–$1,500
Contact: Rachel Delancey
Phone: 201.820.3902
Email: [email protected]

Southern
Award Name: Financial Assistance
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington Counties.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Iris Snyder
Phone: 856.751.9500 ext. 1118
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jaclyn Ehrlich Travel Experience Award
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington Counties; personal essay required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Mike Staff
Phone: 856.673.2528
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Must reside in Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington Counties.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Iris Snyder
Phone: 856.673.2528 ext. 1118
Email: [email protected]

West-Central
Award Name: Nathan and Ruth Feldstein Israel Travel Fund
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Mercer and Bucks counties or surrounding regions (including Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties).
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Amy Zacks
Phone: 609.240.9511
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Jewish Summer Camp and Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-blind; Must reside in Somerset, Hunterdon or Warren counties; Only for the first year of camp or for a first visit to Israel with a youth group.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: $125–$500
Contact: Laura Friedman
Phone: 908.443.9001
Email: [email protected]

New Mexico

State-Wide
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Merit-based
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $250–$500
Contact: Erika Rimson
Phone: 505.348.4472
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Israel Experience Grant
Qualifying Type: Merit-Based
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $1,000
Contact: Erika Rimson
Phone: 505.348.4472
Email: [email protected]

New York

Albany & Northeastern New York
Award Name: Jewish Experiential Funds
Qualifying Type: Case by case basis; Need-based; Must reside in Northeastern NY.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Rebecca Miller
Phone: 518.783.7800
Email: [email protected]

Buffalo
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based & community support options available; Must have attended high school in Erie or Niagara County or reside in Erie or Niagara County and are new Americans; Letter of recommendation required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Barb Miller
Phone: 716.204.1133
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Mandy Weiss
Phone: 716.463.5065
Email: [email protected]

Central
Award Name: Federation Grants for Israel Travel
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 10–12; Letter of recommendation required.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Barbara Davis
Phone: 315.445.0161
Email: [email protected]

Ithaca
Award Name: IAUJC Need-Based Camp Awards
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000
Email: [email protected]

New York City, West Chester, and Long Island
Award Name: Belfer Teen Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; Must reside in New York City, Westchester, or Long Island; Must complete community service project + other fellowship requirements; Letter of recommendation required; Application opens mid-January; Application deadline mid-March.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: $1,000+
Contact: Sophia Cohen
Phone: 212.836.1343
Email: [email protected]

Orange County
Award Name: Jewish Camp/Israel Experience Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Orange County; Community service and post-program essay required; Must be an active member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County; One full scholarship for a trip to Israel available each year; Deadline to apply March 31.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Wendy Cedar
Phone: 845.562.7860
Email: [email protected]

Rochester
Award Name: Need-Based Summer Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must support the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester's annual campaign.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Eric Brandt
Phone: 585.241.8642
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must support the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester's annual campaign.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $1,000–$1,800
Contact: Eric Brandt
Phone: 585.241.8642
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Travel to Israel
Qualifying Type: Need-based; One time only; Must reside in the Rochester area; Must support the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester's annual campaign.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Gift of Israel $540; Fredy Fund $360
Contact: Eric Brandt
Phone: 585.241.8642
Email: [email protected]

Syracuse & Central NY

Award Name: Camperships
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–1,000
Contact: Kay Davidson
Phone: 315.445.0161
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–1,000
Contact: Kay Davidson
Phone: 315.445.0161
Email: [email protected]

Ulster County
Award Name: Federation Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; One award per family; Must be a member of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 845.338.8131
Email: [email protected]

North Carolina

Charlotte
Award Name: Gorelick Teens to Israel Fund
Qualifying Type: For ages 13–19.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Noah Goldman
Phone: 704.944.6784
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Experience Fund
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Noah Goldman
Phone: 704.944.6784
Email: [email protected]

Durham-Chapel Hill
Award Name: Sara E.J. Evans Israel Experience Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; Community service & post-trip work required; Must contribute to the Jewish for Good annual campaign.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Jill Madsen
Phone: 919.354.4936
Email: [email protected]

Greensboro
Award Name: Greensboro Israel Experience Grant Program
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Greensboro area; Community service & post-trip work required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $1,800–$2,000
Contact: Carly Adler
Phone: 336.852.5433 ext. 243
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jacke W. and Lottie K. Samet Israel Experience Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Merit- & need-based; Must reside in Guilford County.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alicia Kaplan
Phone: 336.852.4829 ext. 225
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camp Grants & Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Guilford County; Need- & incentive-based options available.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Carly Adler
Phone: 336.852.5433 ext. 243
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Must reside in Guilford County; Must be a contributing member of the Greensboro Jewish Federation.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $875–$1,250
Contact: Carly Adler
Phone: 336.852.5433 ext. 243
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Jewish Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Merit- & need-based; Must reside in Guilford County.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alicia Kaplan
Phone: 336.852.4829 ext. 225
Email: [email protected]

Ohio

Akron
Award Name: Bertha and Morris Flignor Memorial Fund
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Akron area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $500
Contact: Sheri Galat
Phone: 330.835.0003
Email: [email protected]

Cincinnati
Award Name: Cincy Journeys
Qualifying Type: For ages 16+; Must reside in Cincinnati for at least one year prior to the trip departure.
Trip Location: Israel & Global
Amount: Up to $8,000
Contact: Christine Katzman
Phone: 513.985.2962
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Jewish Camp Grants
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; For ages 6–16; Can be used twice.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Up to $2,250
Contact: Christine Katzman
Phone: 513.985.2962
Email: [email protected]

Cleveland
Award Name: David & Inez Myers Foundation Leadership Grant
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Greater Cleveland; Preference given to incoming 9th & 10th graders.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500
Contact: Helen Wolf
Phone: 216.371.0446
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Identity and Israel Travel Program Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must be a first- or second-timer to Israel; Must reside or attend school in Cleveland.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $2,000
Contact: Teresa Bruno
Phone: 216.377.6004
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Incentive-based
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Helen Wolf
Phone: 216.371.0446
Email: [email protected]

Columbus
Award Name: Israel Experience Grant
Qualifying Type: Incentive-based
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies based on length of trip; $1,000–$2,000
Contact: Ginna Rinkov
Phone: 614.237.7686
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Program
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside within the boundaries of JewishColumbus’ community campaign.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Ginna Rinkov
Phone: 614.237.7686
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Ginna Rinkov
Phone: 614.237.7686
Email: [email protected]

Dayton
Award Name: Residential Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Contact the Federation for details.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alisa Thomas
Phone: 937.610.1796
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Wolfe Marcus Trust Youth Travel to Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alisa Thomas
Phone: 937.610.1796
Email: [email protected]

Toledo
Award Name: Experience a Memorable Overnight Jewish Initiative
Qualifying Type: For ages 7–16; Must make a meaningful gift to the Jewish federation’s annual campaign; Must reside in Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Hancock, Defiance and Fulton counties (OH) or the southern half of Monroe and Lenawee counties (MI).
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Hallie Freed
Phone: 419.724.0362
Email: [email protected]

Oklahoma

State-Wide
Award Name: Jewish Regional Services Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need based; Must reside in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee or Texas; Currently in grades 2–11; Short application awards $250 & long application may exceed $250.
Trip Location: Camp & North America
Amount: $250+
Contact: Ian Nicolosi
Phone: 504.828.6334
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Israel Experience Fund
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Oklahoma; Must be a member of JFED; See site for full requirements.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: 1/3 of trip cost + $118
Contact: Rachel Johnson
Phone: 405.848.3132
Email: [email protected]

Oregon

Lane County
Award Name: Education Grants
Qualifying Type: Need-blind; Must reside in Lane County.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 541.484.2541
Email: [email protected]

Portland
Award Name: CHAI Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the greater Portland area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: 18% of trip cost, up to $1,800
Contact: Rachel Nelson
Phone: 503.892.7415
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Rachel Nelson
Phone: 503.892.7415
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Israel Scholarships
Qualifying Type: Merit-based; Must be engaged in synagogue-based Hebrew High programs in Oregon; See website for full details.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Rachel Nelson
Phone: 503.892.7415
Email: [email protected]

Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley
Award Name: Resident Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the Lehigh Valley area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Jeri Zimmerman
Phone: 610.821.5500 ext. 332
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Experiences Grants
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Currently in grades 9–12; Must reside in the Lehigh Valley area.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Jeri Zimmerman
Phone: 610.821.5500 ext. 332
Email: [email protected]

Philadelphia
Award Name: Israel Program Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,000
Contact: Beth Razin
Phone: 215.832.0519
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Does not attend Jewish Day school or Yeshiva.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Beth Razin
Phone: 215.832.0519
Email: [email protected]

Pittsburgh
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in areas served by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh; Need-based & non-need scholarships available; Attendance at federation event required (See site for details).
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: $2,200 non-need based; Up to $3,000 need-based
Contact: Debbie Swartz
Phone:412.992.5208
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Sarah Worthington
Phone: 412.992.5249
Email: [email protected]

Reading & Berks
Award Name: Student Camp and Education Awards
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Berks County; Post-program article and photo required.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Up to $250
Contact: Brian Chartock
Phone: 610.921.0624
Email: [email protected]

Rhode Island

State-Wide
Award Name: Israel Study Travel Grants and Scholarships
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Rhode Island; Must be a donor to the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island; Letter of recommendation required; Post-trip work required; Need-based & non-need scholarships available.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Dori Adler
Phone: 401.421.4111
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Dori Adler
Phone: 401.421.4111 ext. 179
Email: [email protected]

South Carolina

Charleston
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Also offer needs-blind scholarships.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Natanya Miller
Phone: 843.614.6486
Email: [email protected]

Columbia
Award Name: Steve Terner (z"l) Jewish Camp Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Contact Federation for details.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Kirk Wisemayer
Phone: 803.787.2023 ext. 211
Email: [email protected]

Tennessee

Chattanooga
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Michael Dzik
Phone: 423.493.0270 ext. 15
Email: [email protected]

Memphis
Award Name: Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Memphis area; Need-based.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Carolyn Pruitt
Phone: 901.767.7100
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Lemsky Endowment Fund Israel Experience Grant
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 10–11; Must reside in the Memphis area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $3,000
Contact: Lorraine Wolf
Phone: 901.484.8189
Email: [email protected]

Nashville
Award Name: Mary and Harry Zimmerman Youth Exchange Endowment Fund
Qualifying Type: Local community members only; See site for full requirements.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Tania Bukengolts
Phone: 615.354.1668
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Need-Based Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in the Middle Tennessee area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Becky Gunn
Phone: 615.356.1624
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Tania Bukengolts
Phone: 615.354.1668
Email: [email protected]

Texas

Dallas
Award Name: Israel Summer Experiences Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Dallas, Collin, Denton or Rockwall Counties.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: DJCF or Jewish Dallas
Phone: 972.645.1028
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Sarah Katz
Phone: 214.615.5204
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Camping Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Dallas, Denton or Collin Counties.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 214.615.5253
Email: [email protected]

El Paso
Award Name: Camperships
Qualifying Type: Contact the Federation for details.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Marla Cohen
Phone: 915.842.9554
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Marla Cohen
Phone: 915.842.9554
Email: [email protected]

Houston
Award Name: Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 10–12; Need-based; Must reside in greater Houston.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Liz Garza
Phone: 713.729.7000 ext. 309
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Must reside in greater Houston; For ages 7–16; Need-based.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Liz Garza
Phone: 713.729.7000 ext. 309
Email: [email protected]

San Antonio
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first-time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Beth Keough
Phone: 210.302.6813
Email: [email protected]

Vermont

Berkshires
Award Name: Israel Travel/Study Grant
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 9–12; Family must have contributed to the federation.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Phone: 413.442.4360
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Summer Camp/Program Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Family must have contributed to the federation.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Phone: 413.442.4360
Email: [email protected]

Southern
Award Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation Israel Travel Grants
Qualifying Type: Must reside in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden & Hampshire counties) or Southern Vermont (Windham & Bennington counties); Post-trip report required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Liza Feldman
Phone: 413.276.0700
Email: [email protected]

Virginia

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first-time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Emma Dorsch or Noa Havivi
Phone: 301.348.7200
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Peninsula
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first-time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Jessi Malkin
Phone: 757.930.1422 ext. 304
Email: [email protected]

Richmond
Award Name: Greenberg Israel Scholarship Fund
Qualifying Type: Need-based; For ages 15+; Must reside in the greater Richmond area.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Joice Burnette
Phone: 804.545.8628
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Jewish Overnight Camps
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Richmond or Tidewater metropoitan areas.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Joice Burnette
Phone: 804.545.8628
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first-time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Sara Rosenbaum
Phone: 804.545.8629
Email: [email protected]

Tidewater
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first-time camper.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Ann Swindell
Phone: 757.965.6106
Email: [email protected]

Washington

Seattle
Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Currently in grades 9 & below.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $500–$1,000
Contact: Alana Gross
Phone: 206.774.2247
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Overnight Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in Washington.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alana Gross
Phone: 206.774.2247
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: Teen Israel Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based, Currently in grades 9–12; 2 letters of recommendation required.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Alana Gross
Phone: 206.774.2247
Email: [email protected]

Wisconsin

Madison
Award Name: Teen Israel Trip Stipends
Qualifying Type: Currently in grades 9-12; Must reside in Dane County; Must write an article and volunteer with the federation.
Trip Location: Israel
Amount: Up to $1,500
Contact: Marni Ginsberg
Phone: 608.442.4077
Email: [email protected]

Milwaukee
Award Name: General Camp Scholarship
Qualifying Type: Need-based; Must reside in the Milwaukee area.
Trip Location: Camp & Israel
Amount: Varies
Contact: Tarin Gordon
Phone: 414.390.5714
Email: [email protected]

Award Name: One Happy Camper
Qualifying Type: Must be a first time camper; Must reside in the Milwaukee area.
Trip Location: Camp
Amount: $700–$1,000
Contact: Nicole Boico
Phone: 414.390.5702
Email: [email protected]

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Below is a list of various sources for potential scholarship funding that BBYO participants have benefitted from in previous years. The goal of this resource is to provide prospective BBYO participants information about organizations within their geographic region that have offered scholarships in the past. We do our best to provide accurate material and information from each source.

LOCAL SYNAGOGUES

Often, synagogues have set aside funds specifically designated for sending local teens to Israel. Call your synagogue's office to learn if they offer this type of scholarship. Departments that often have scholarships available include but are not limited to a General Scholarship Fund, Rabbi Discretionary Fund, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Israel Committee or Youth Department.

ONE HAPPY CAMPER

BBYO is proud to partner with One Happy Camper to provide teens up to $1,000 off our Camp & Leadership programs and U.S. based BBYO Passport trips that are 12-days or longer. This gift—made possible by your local Jewish Federation in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp—is for campers attending their first Jewish overnight summer camp experience. Please view this list for qualifying communities, age requirements, and contact information at the Eligibility Page.

One Happy Camper also offers $1,000–$1,500 Small Community Incentive Grants to families that live in a community of with less than 10,000 Jewish residents. Questions? Call 888-888-4819 or email [email protected].

LOCAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS

Some other local Jewish organizations may have scholarships available. Here are some potential sources in your community that are worth exploring:

Plant your way (JNF)
Local Holocaust Museum
Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Jewish Council for Your Services (JCYS)
Jewish Family Services (JFS)
Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE)
Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS)
Hebrew Free Loan Society

SEARCH THE WEB

A quick internet search will reveal numerous Jewish organizations that offer money to Jewish teens traveling to Israel. Send them an e-mail and see if you qualify! Do you know of a scholarship not listed or have updated information? Please let us know and we will post the information for others who are seeking funding for their BBYO experience.

NEW YORK TEEN INITIATIVE (NYTI)

In an effort to make Jewish summer experiences more affordable, high school-age teens from the New York City area are eligible for generous financial assistance towards any BBYO Summer Experience.

The New York Teen Initiative is sponsored by UJA-Federation of New York and the Jim Joseph Foundation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Jewish teens currently in grades 9-12
Permanent resident of New York City’s five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester counties
Scholarship amount will be based on financial need; the average award last summer was $1,400

The New York Teen Initiative application for Summer 2025 is now open! All applications are due by April 30, 2025.

APPLY HERE

$2,000–3,000 ROOTONE VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR SELECT TRAVEL PROGRAMS!

SCHOLARSHIPS